Liverpool reportedly have a four-man shortlist for potential left-back targets this summer.The report goes on to state that Olympiacos defender Konstantinos Tsimikas is one of the potential options, with Liverpool said to be interested in a deal.Tsimikas is likely to be available for around £7m, the report states, with French club Nice also being credited with an interest.More often than not, football managers tend to arrive at a new club with a rebuilding job on their hands.There are occasions when a new boss will find only minor tinkering is required but generally the incoming gaffer has been brought in because club power-brokers want a change in direction and this was certainly the case when It should be remembered that the previous season had seen Kenny Dalglish end the six-year wait for a trophy when the League Cup was secured after a penalty shoot-out triumph over Cardiff City and also reach the FA Cup final where they were narrowly beaten by Chelsea.But a poor league campaign which saw Liverpool finish eighth - losing 11 out of 19 matches in the second-half of the season - resulted in Rodgers was deprived of some of his international stars because of Euro 2012 but England’s quarter-final exit to Italy meant captain Steven Gerrard was back in contention by the time of his first competitive game, away to FC Gomel in Belarus in a Europa League third round qualifier.Stewart Downing’s 67th minute strike gave Liverpool a 1-0 win that night but who else were involved? The report adds that Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu is looking at Carlos as part of a major squad overhaul this summer.Anfield has already started to undergo a Nike transformation after Liverpool’s partnership with the giant American sportswear brand began on Saturday.And now a huge advertisement is being erected outside The Kop.Leaving Liverpool as a Premier League and World champion, Andy Lonergan’s year at Anfield has been an eye-opening experience.Having spent virtually the entirety of his career in the Championship, the 36-year-old was thrown in at the deep end when answering a call to help solve the Reds’ goalkeeping shortage last pre-season.From a last professional appearance on loan at Rochdale, he suddenly found himself training with the European champions and lining up behind the likes of Virgil van Dijk on a daily basis.And while he had an untimely injury to Alisson to thank for belatedly earning a contract after the start of the season, Lonergan quickly found himself at home in his new surroundings, even if there was one thing he had to improve.Liverpool could yet make moves in the summer transfer window - and indeed have around 10 weeks in order to bring in additions, by which time the new season will be well underway - but big-money signings appear unlikely.The desire to see a signing come through the door at Melwood - or Liverpool’s Fans want to see investment in order to make sure that the success of the past two seasons is built on - that Liverpool do not stand still, or even regress.The club, though, will not take risks by spending money that they do not have, and have shown in the past that even when the finances are there, it has to be a very specific player for them to make a commitment.But not bringing in a new face to the squad does not necessarily mean that Liverpool will not improve further next season.Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Thiago Alcantara, it has been claimed.The Reds continue to be linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder, and now a fresh report has suggested another club is expressing an interest.Despite recent reports linking the Reds with a move for Thiago, the Desmarque believe David Moyes has enquired about the 28-year-old Algerian international following the end of the campaign.But Liverpool are also said to be interested and reportedly tabled a recent £9m bid.Welcome to another day of Liverpool news, views, opinion and transfer tittle-tattle.I’m Sam Carroll but Matt Addison will soon be joining you to guide you through the day.While he gets out of his jim-jams here are some of my favourite stories from the last 24 hours. 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Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) (Image: (Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)) ‘The pitch helped a little but, but still he did really well.”La Liga make official statement over Lionel Messi's release clause at BarcelonaPierre-Emerick Aubameyang & Ainsley Maitland Niles drop hints on their Arsenal futuresMatt Doherty deletes embarrassing Arsenal tweets in Tottenham announcement videoArsenal target Gabriel sends message to David Luiz after Community Shield victoryWhy you need to be thinking about training for your career NOWMikel Arteta names the Arsenal player who demanded to take a penalty against LiverpoolWhy getting back to school is so important – and how to do it safelyLionel Messi’s release clause expired at end of 2019/20 seasonArsenal transfer target Gabriel Magalhaes sends message to David Luiz after Community Shield triumphDonny van de Beek tells Ajax team-mates he’s joining Manchester UnitedMartin Keown claims Arsenal transfer target Gabriel Magalhaes is ‘the future’ of Mikel Arteta’s sideFrank Lampard gives verdict on new Chelsea signings Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva Sky Sports has suggested that the Canaries are tracking Yasser Larouci and Jurgen Klopp is willing to let the youngster leave Anfield this summer. And what happened next?Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly spoke to striker Victor Osimhen before he sealed a move to Napoli.The 21-year-old recently joined the Serie A club from French side Lille, and was linked with a host of Europe’s biggest clubs including the Reds.Much talk has been made about Liverpool’s need to bring in another striker to provide back-up to Roberto Firmino, with Osimhen briefly linked with a move to Anfield.Zeljko Buvac remains a mystery for Liverpool fans even more than two years on since he suddenly left Jurgen Klopp’s side for the first time in 17 years.Comments at the time he left, in the week that Liverpool faced their A huge blow at a vital time of the 2017/18 season was the common consensus; at the very least the timing was extraordinary.Between the first leg at Anfield, that Liverpool had won 5-2, and the second leg taking place, not only had this happened, but Klopp and Buvac had been involved in minor disagreements before and passionate debates between the pair were not uncommon, but now the Bosnian-Serb had left at the most unusual of times.Liverpool are reportedly ‘very likely’ to complete a deal to sign Thiago Alcantara.The Reds continue to be linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder, and now a fresh report has suggested that a deal is edging closer to completion.The report goes on to state that Bayern are looking for around £27m for Thiago’s services, having previously wanted £31m.Despite recent reports linking the Reds with a move for Thiago, the Good morning, Liverpool fans.